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Travelling With Your Dachshund
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
Whenever we go on trips, perhaps one of the few things that truly holds us back is having to contend with the decision of whether or not we should take our dog with us. It ...
Grooming Long Haired Dachshunds
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
Dachshunds are elegant creatures, their short legs and elongated bodies make them quite a recognizable breed. This dog breed has a wide variety of colors, the most dominant of which is red along with black, ...
Dachshund Training - Stop Your Dachshund’s Bad Behavior
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
Dachshunds have gained the reputation of being difficult candidates for dog training. Dachshund training is said to be very challenging as the breed can be quite stubborn. Although this can be true sometimes, in general ...
Dachshund Dog and Obesity
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
The Dachshund is a favorite among many dog lovers; these German bred short-legged hunting dogs can trace their ancestry back to ancient Egypt. They are also a well-loved breed among royals, particularly Queen Victoria of ...
Fencing Your Back Yard for Your Border Collie
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
A Border Collie is a breed of dog that needs plenty of exercise and a great way to do that is to let them run and frolic in a fenced in back yard. There are ...
Differences Between Border Collies and Collies
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
Border Collies and Collies are dog breeds often confused with each other. Both were originally bred in England and Scotland as farming and herding dogs. Although they have some similarities, they could not be more ...
Border Collie Training - Controlling Separation Anxiety
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
Perhaps one thing most Border Collie owners have in common is being dealt with the reality that experiencing separation anxiety is something that comes quite naturally to their dogs. Some dogs will quietly sit in ...
How to Find a Good Pomeranian Breeder
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
A good Pomeranian breeder is concerned with improving the breed, rather than making money. If breeding is done right, it costs extra money for feeding the mother, for veterinarian bills, and for feeding the puppies ...
Grooming Your Pomeranian, Controlling Shedding
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
The Pomeranian is a pint-sized adorable dog with a thick, puffy coat that makes them look like teddy bears in dog bodies. While they are not the most difficult dog breed to groom, there is ...
Development Stages for Pomeranians
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
As devoted dog owners, we should make it a point to see our dogs through the crucial stages in their development in order to ensure that they mature into dogs that have maximized their true ...
Grooming Your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a small breed which has beautiful long, shiny and lustrous coat, especially when properly groomed. Special attention is required weekly or even daily if you have the time. Left for ...
Ear Care in King Charles Spaniel
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
The King Charles Spaniel is a lovable breed of small dog classified as a toy dog. They are calm, even-tempered dogs, making them ideal pets for children. They are affectionate, friendly and generally get along ...
Health Problems in King Charles Spaniels
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
The King Charles Spaniels are known to be a generally a happy and healthy dog but can come with many genetic health problems. These may be MVD ( Mitral Valve Disease ) Heart Murmurs, inherited ...
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels As Family Pets
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
Speaking of pet royalty, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are definitely what pet lovers would consider, "the cream of the crop." As their name suggests, even royalties of years past such as King Charles of England ...
The Three Different Types of Poodles
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
Poodles are divided into three different varieties, the standard, miniature, and toy. The American Kennel Club, a leading authority on dog breeds, delineates the varieties by size. Standard poodles must be over 15 inches at ...
The Characteristics of a Standard Poodle
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
The Standard Poodle is one of the most intelligent dog breeds, second only to border collies and before the German Shepherds. They are the largest and oldest of poodle varieties. Contrary to the popular notion ...
Poodle Training, Dog Training
By Lea Mullin · 13 years ago
Poodles are the perfect embodiment of dogs with the looks AND the brains. Not only do these dogs have a distinct appearance, they are one of the most intelligent breeds as well. Poodles are incredibly ...
Grooming Your Poodle
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
By now most of you know that in caring for such a sassy companion as a Poodle comes the responsibility of dedicated dog grooming habits. In terms of style, instead of seeing this need of ...
Similarities and Differences Between German Shorthaired Pointer and German Wirehaired Pointer
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
These two dogs, the German Shorthaired and Wirehaired pointers while they have a lot of similarities between them, there are also some obvious differences that separate them. Both dogs are easy to train and take ...
Ideal Diet for a German Shorthaired
By Lea Mullins · 13 years ago
Have you ever walked into a pet store feeling confused about the kind of dog diet for your beloved pet? Rows and rows of pet food lines the shelves, and it seems that finding the ...